ATMS 530 - Global Atmospheric Modeling

Institution:

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Description:

Course provides the student with training in the development, testing and application of physically based climate models. Physically based mathematical models of the earth's climate are used to study the causes of the ice ages which have occurred within a period of 100,000 years during the last two million years, the predictability of climate on the timescale of 1 to 3 months with particular attention to the worldwide El Nino phenomenon, and project the potential climatic consequences of the increasing concentrations of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Same as CSE 568. Prerequisite: ATMS 500 and ATMS 504; or consent of instructor.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.illinois.edu/

Phone Number:

(217) 333-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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